Copper Falls State Park is primarily known for its beautiful scenery: two 30-feet waterfalls, a 100-foot gorge and the remains of ancient lava flows attract hikers every year. But don't forget about ...

While the anniversary celebrations date to 1900 because of the establishment of Interstate State Park, that wasn’t really the first state park. The state Legislature in 1878 voted to create “The State ...

POLK COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin State Parks System is marking its 125th anniversary in 2025. It all began in the western part of the state in Polk County. Established in 1900, the 1,300-acre ...

In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. From the rocky bluffs of Interstate State Park in northwest Polk County, visitors can still look down on the St. Croix River ...

By Joel Patenaude- Wisconsin Public Radio. In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. From the rocky bluffs of Interstate State Park in northwest Polk County, visitors can ...

Wisconsin’s Interstate became a state park in 1900, but Densow pointed out it’s technically not Wisconsin’s first-ever state park. That credit he said goes to “The State Park,” which was formed in the ...

The first state park, Interstate State Park, down by St. Croix Falls, was first dedicated in 1900. Since then, the state park system has grown to over 50 state parks. “In Wisconsin, ...

Interstate State Park is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900 on the scenic Dalles of the St. Croix River. Interstate State Park is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900 on ...

Officials say the park system features a rich history full of stories describing the hard work and dedication to Wisconsin’s natural resources including how the oldest state park, Interstate ...

WISCONSIN (WQOW) - This new year is a special one for outdoor enthusiasts. 2025 marks 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park Service.